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FBY 48H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,824 mi
Last recorded34,824 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 48H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2018 34,824 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 34,409 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 33,871 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 33,303 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 32,481 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,901 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,200 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 30,245 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,364 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,394 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,536 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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FBY 48H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FBY 48H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FBY 48H?

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What year was FBY 48H registered?

FBY 48H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 20 March 1970.

Is FBY 48H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBY 48H shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FBY 48H have outstanding finance?

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